Asia Energy Security

Bhutan bags $159.3m loan from EIB for RE projects

This will fund hydropower and solar projects in Bhutan.

EWEC and Tadweer Group to develop Abu Dhabi waste-to-energy project

It will partner with a Japanese consortium for the facility.

REDC enters MOU with NIA to develop mini-hydropower plants

This will be built in three areas with existing NIA facilities.

SUSI Partners partners with Alba Renewables for RE projects in the Philippines

The investment will support solar and onshore wind projects.

Aster Renewable bags $257.7m loan from MUFG for RE project

This is MUFG’s first solar lending project in APAC.

First Gen's net income up 4% to $277m in 2023

This is despite a 7% decline in revenue.

Alternergy's 2 wind power projects to proceed to development phase

The Alabat and Tanay Wind Projects have a total capacity of 174 megawatts.

Taiwan’s offshore wind capacity exceeds 2 GW

It is the leading offshore wind market in Asia Pacific.

APAC markets turn to rooftop solar, nuclear power to meet RE targets

China and India implemented policy changes to boost their rooftop solar installations.

Epson to develop biomass power plant in Japan

It is expected to generate 14 million kWh of electricity annually.

Government RE tenders to reach 102 GW in 2024

China has so far issued 17 GW in offshore wind bids.

How e-bikes serve as an emergency electricity generator

A fully-charged e-bike could power the lights and two freezers in a convenience store for 3 to 4 hours.

Saudi Arabia, Greece form SPV for interconnection project

Greece’s IPTO and Saudi Arabia’s National Grid will hold equal stakes at the firm.